Fate of the Zoramites
What happened to the Zoramites?
(Alma 43)
They became Lamanites.
Alma 43:4
Who was the chief captain over the Nephites?
(Alma 43)
Moroni
Alma 43:16
What did Moroni do when he saw the Lamanites retreat into the wilderness?
(Alma 43)
He sent spies to watch their camps but also sent word asking Alma to inquire of the Lord where he should take the armies to defend the Nephite people from the Lamanites.
Alma 43:23
What did Moroni say was the reason the Nephites were victorious?
(Alma 44)
Their faith in the Lord caused the Lord to deliver the Lamanites into their hands.
Alma 44:3-4
Who were the "dissenters"?
(Alma 45)
They were the rich and prideful Nephites who would not give heed until Helaman nor the teachers and priests he appointed.
Alma 45:23-24
What was Amalickiah’s goal when fleeing into the lands of the Lamanites?
(Alma 47)
Amalickiah intended to stir up the Lamanites to anger that they might go to war with the Nephites.
Alma 47:1
Who was the leader of the army of the Lamanites?
(Alma 43)
Zerahemnah
Alma 43:5
How old was Moroni when he became chief captain?
(Alma 43)
25
Alma 43:17
After receiving word from Alma that the Lamanites would try and take Manti, what did Moroni do with his army?
(Alma 43)
He left a part of his army in Jershon (just in case) and took the remainder into the land of Manti, gathering the people of the land along the way to support the army in defense of their homes.
Alma 43:25-26
What does Moroni want from Zerahemnah and the Lamanites?
(Alma 44)
To give up their weapons and swear an oath not to attack the Nephites again.
Alma 44:6
Amalickiah was the leader of the dissenters. What did he want?
(Alma 46)
Amalickiah wanted to be king.
Alma 46:4
The king of the Lamanites gave Amalickiah control over the portion of his army that was obedient and told him to contend with the portion that had fled. What was Amalickiah’s plan for this army?
(Alma 47)
Amalickiah intended to gain favor with the armies of the Lamanites so that he might overthrow the king of the Lamanites.
Alma 47:8
From what peoples did Zerahemnah select his chief captains and why?
(Alma 43)
Alamekites, because they were more wicked and murderous than the Lamanites, and Zoramites.
Alma 43:6
How did the Nephites prepare for war?
(Alma 43)
They had armor.
Breastplates, bracers, shields, helmets, and they wore thick clothing.
Alma 43:19
How did Moroni plan to engage the Lamanites in Manti?
(Alma 43)
He divided his army to the east, the south, and the west in order to trap the Lamanites.
Alma 43:31-32
What is Zerahemnah's response to Moroni's demands?
(Alma 44)
He will deliver up his weapons, but will not swear an oath that he knows he will break.
Alma 44:8
How did Amalickiah lead people away from the church?
(Alma 46)
Alma 46:10
How many times did Amalickiah send a message to Lehonti asking him to come down the mountain to speak with him?
(Alma 47)
3 times
Alma 47:11
What was Zerahemnah's motivation for going to war with the Nephites?
(Alma 43)
To gain power and bring the Nephites into bondage.
Alma 43:8
How did the Lamanites prepare for war?
(Alma 43)
They had their weapons, but the Lamanites were mostly naked, except for the Zoramites and Amalekites. But none had armor like the Nephites.
Alma 43:20-21
After driving the Lamanites across the river, they began to fight ferociously, insomuch that the Nephites were about to retreat, what did Moroni do to inspire them?
(Alma 43)
He inspired their hearts with thoughts of their lands, liberties, and freedom from bondage.
Alma 43:48
What does Zerahemnah say is the reason for the Nephite's victory?
(Alma 44)
He says it is their cunning, breastplates, and shields.
Alma 44:9
How did Moroni respond to Amalickiah's dissentions and wickedness?
(Alma 46)
Moroni created the title of liberty and took it to the people to remind them of the blessings of God and the great victories they had won against the Lamanites because of God's blessings and protections.
Alma 46:12-18
What offer did Amalickiah make to Lehonti?
(Alma 47)
Amalickiah offered to let Lehonti’s men surround and capture his army if he would make Amalickiah the “second leader” of the whole army.
Alma 47:13
What was the motivation of the Nephites to go to war?
(Alma 43)
To support their lands, houses, wives, children, and preserve them. Also to preserve their rights, privileges, and liberty to worship God according to their own desires.
Alma 43:9
What did the Lamanites do after seeing they had more soldiers than the Nephites, but were not as well prepared for war?
(Alma 43)
They departed from Jershon and went into the wilderness to try and take the land of Manti by surprise because the Nephites would not know where they had gone.
Alma 43:22
Once all the armies of Moroni had surrounded the Lamanites, what did Moroni command the Nephites to do?
(Alma 43)
He commanded them that they should stop shedding the blood of the Lamanites.
Alma 43:54
When did Zerahemnah finally agree to Moroni's terms?
(Alma 44)
After part of his army accepted Moroni's terms (after seeing Zerahemnah's attempt to rush Moroni and was scalped)
Alma 44:15
And the remainder was about to be destroyed
Alma 44:19
When Amalickiah saw that he and his dissenters were outnumbered by Moroni and those who supported him, what did he do?
(Alma 46)
He took the people who would support him and fled into the Land of Nephi (Lamanite controlled).
Alma 46:29
Once Lehonti had control of all the armies of the Lamanites, what did Amalickiah do?
(Alma 47)
Amalickiah manipulated one of his servants into poisioning Lehonti. This resulted in the armies appointing Amalickiah as their leader and chief commander.
Alma 47:18-19